Benefits Coordinator

Benefits Coordinator – Manages employee health, retirement, leave and insurance programs while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Health & Insurance Administration – manager health, dental, vision, life and disability plans, acting as the main liaison between employees, retirees, and insurance companies.

Leave and Absence Management – administrator and track leave program, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New York Paid Family Leave (NYSPFL), short-and long-term disability and workers' compensation.

Open Enrollment and Plan Maintenance – coordinate annual benefit open enrollments, process plan roll overs, update rate changes, and handle benefit deductions.

Employee Onboarding & Support – conduct benefit orientation for new hires, explain coverage options, help staff navigate enrollment portals, and resolve claim or billing issues.

Compliance & Reporting – interpret NYS employment laws, labor relations rules, and hospital policies; prepare regulatory reports, audits, and employee census data.

Retirement & Offboarding – assist employees with retirement processing, change of status forms, and exit documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or leave management.
• Familiarity with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, NYPFL, and payroll HRIS software (such as ADP workforce).

Salary: $45-50 per hour with benefits after 45 days.

Shift: Days

Compensation: $45-$50 an hour